For the last seven months, owner Marco Senghor has been dealing with the insurance companies, and now he says that he’s hit a brick wall. Insurance has denied their claim and will not cover the fire damage. According to him, it’s going to cost nearly $125,000 to rebuild and perhaps more importantly, bring the building back to code.

To fund the renovation, Little Baobab has launched a crowdfunding campaign, and is holding a dinner fundraiser at Bissap Baobab this Friday (Dec. 13), with live music and lots of Baobab flair for sale (t-shirts, tank tops, and watches, because why not). Proceeds will help rebuild the restaurant next door.

Here’s the Indiegogo trailer, which explains the 16-year history of Little Baobab, and its place in the community; for more on Senghor’s story (from Senegal to France to the Misison), check out this 2003 Chronicle profile.

· Previously: Little Baobab felled by fire, will be closed for a bit; Bissap Baobab remains open [Inside Scoop]